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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas!

Happy Christmas Eve! I usually publish Fra Giovanni's beautiful poem, Take Joy, which you can find here. But today I want to sing a farewell to my mother, who died in February of this year. She was not a religious person, but thrived in the joy of nature. I think this stanza from The Holly and the Ivy would please her very much.

Thank you, donna! I think you're right, that this is a tribute to her, and a memorial. First Christmas without her, but a wink to her and gratitude she has some peace after a long struggle. Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year to you!